multilane

adjective

mul·​ti·​lane ˌməl-tē-ˈlān 

-ˌtī-

: having or involving more than one lane (see lane entry 1 sense 2b) for travel in each direction

a multilane highway/street/bridge

multilane traffic

Examples of multilane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Each orbital altitude is like a traffic lane on a multilane highway. — Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025

This includes multilane expressways where cars speed alongside, and in some cases above, the water. — Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026

Even in its early phases, Compass’ effort has revealed some patterns, including the dangers of multilane roads and roads with speed limits above 35 mph. — Sarah A. Miller, Idaho Statesman, 21 May 2024

The community learned to avoid multilane highways early on, according to Gravlin, because the additional lanes provide more voting options, which slows the trip. — Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for multilane

• aeroplane
• appertain
• ascertain
• capitaine
• cassegrain
• cellophane
• chatelaine
• counterpane
• entertain
• halothane
• hurricane
• hyperplane